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* [[Tutorials:TS3 Understanding Roof Textures|Making a New Roof Texture with Functioning Thumbnails by Qbuilderz]] | * [[Tutorials:TS3 Understanding Roof Textures|Making a New Roof Texture with Functioning Thumbnails by Qbuilderz]] | ||
* [[Tutorials:TS3_Add_Change_Object_Images|Easily Add and/or Change Object Images and Change Default Textures]] by orangemittens | * [[Tutorials:TS3_Add_Change_Object_Images|Easily Add and/or Change Object Images and Change Default Textures]] by orangemittens | ||
| + | *[http://sims4studio.com/thread/13638/create-own-seamless-patterns-photoshop Create your own seamless patterns in Photoshop. by Noir_noir at S4S] | ||
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=====Custom Paintings===== | =====Custom Paintings===== | ||
* [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=345670 How to Make a Simple Texture Replacement by ThomasRiordan] | * [http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=345670 How to Make a Simple Texture Replacement by ThomasRiordan] | ||
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====TS2 to TS3 Conversion==== | ====TS2 to TS3 Conversion==== | ||
Note: these tutorials use outdated versions of s3oc, s3pe, and the Milkshape plugins. | Note: these tutorials use outdated versions of s3oc, s3pe, and the Milkshape plugins. | ||
| − | * | + | * http://www.blackpearlsims.com/showthread.php?t=31726 Converting Objects from Sims 2 to Sims 3 By Jonesi '''Beware. This link goes to an adware downloader. Do not get the download. Need to find current tutorial's site. Blackpearl sims is now defunct.''' |
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*[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=372692 Converting objects from TS2 to TS3-Collecting mesh and Textures with Simpe by Cocomama] | *[http://www.modthesims.info/showthread.php?t=372692 Converting objects from TS2 to TS3-Collecting mesh and Textures with Simpe by Cocomama] | ||
| − | *[[Tutorials:Start_to_Finish_TS2_to_TS3_Object_Conversion_Tutorial|Start to Finish TS2 to TS3 Object Conversion Tutorial by porkypine]] - | + | *[[Tutorials:Start_to_Finish_TS2_to_TS3_Object_Conversion_Tutorial|Start to Finish TS2 to TS3 Object Conversion Tutorial by porkypine]][[Image:Gold_star-25pixels.jpg|25x25px]][[Image:Gold_star-25pixels.jpg|25x25px]][[Image:Gold_star-25pixels.jpg|25x25px]][[Image:Gold_star-25pixels.jpg|25x25px]][[Image:Gold_star-25pixels.jpg|25x25px]] This is a 5 star beginners tutorial. |
====General Object Meshing: Additional resources not specifically related to Sims 3 ==== | ====General Object Meshing: Additional resources not specifically related to Sims 3 ==== | ||
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[edit] What will I need?
You will need to download and install the following - note this is a general reference. The tutorial you're following may require different versions of these tools so check first before downloading and installing:
- A 3D modeling program - There are two which currently have Import/Export scripts for Sims 3:
- Import/Export Scripts for your modelling program
- For Blender - Blender Tools by Cmomoney, s3pe Blender helper
- For Milkshape - msS3ObjPluginsV101 by WesHowe, s3pe MilkShape helper
- UV Mapper
- Blender and Milkshape both have built in mapping.
- UV Mapper Classic, UV Mapper Pro, Lithunwrap, & Wings are alternative mapping tools.
[edit] Tutorials
[edit] Texturing
- How to Create Designer Rugs by cmomoney
- Making a New Roof Texture with Functioning Thumbnails by Qbuilderz
- Easily Add and/or Change Object Images and Change Default Textures by orangemittens
- Create your own seamless patterns in Photoshop. by Noir_noir at S4S
[edit] Custom Paintings
- How to Make a Simple Texture Replacement by ThomasRiordan
- Clone a Painting and Change the Image - For Those New to Sims 3 Object Modification by orangemittens
[edit] Meshing
- Start to Finish Object Creation for Beginners by orangemittens - START HERE!
- Setting Up Blender For TS3 Object Creation by cmomoney
- Simple Mesh Replacement In Blender by cmomoney
- Creating an end table in Blender 2.5 part 1
- Creating an end table in Blender 2.5 part 2
- Milkshape 3D - Using lod1 to create WSO medium and low detail meshes with all morphs in Milkshape by sciguy77
[edit] TS2 to TS3 Conversion
Note: these tutorials use outdated versions of s3oc, s3pe, and the Milkshape plugins.
- http://www.blackpearlsims.com/showthread.php?t=31726 Converting Objects from Sims 2 to Sims 3 By Jonesi Beware. This link goes to an adware downloader. Do not get the download. Need to find current tutorial's site. Blackpearl sims is now defunct.
- Converting objects from TS2 to TS3-Collecting mesh and Textures with Simpe by Cocomama
- Start to Finish TS2 to TS3 Object Conversion Tutorial by porkypine
This is a 5 star beginners tutorial.
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- Tutorials for TS2 but they cover meshing for Milkshape, Wings and Blender
- Understanding 3D Meshing by Wes Howe
- Bufu's 3Ds Max Guides - Part 1: Simple Meshing for 3D Studio Max (Used Version 2013)
[edit] Toolbox Tutorials
These are short, quick tutorials which only cover one specific step in the object creation process. They won't show you how to go from nothing to a great object; but if there is a specific step that you're struggling with, these will help you get past that step.
[edit] Archive
Tutorials that are outdated or unfinished, but may still have some beneficial information.
- Creating Paintings with Multiple Images by cmomoney - Contains useful information about .package structure. The instructions for tool selection and use are outdated.
- Modifying a TS3 Mesh - Modifying a TS3 Mesh by Wes Howe - Outdated
- Basic Step-by-Step guide to creating for TS3 by ellacharm3d - Download version - Contains useful meshing instructions & basic information about .package structure. The instructions for tool use are outdated.
- Basic Step-by-Step guide to creating for TS3 by ellacharm3d - Wiki version - Contains useful meshing instructions & basic information about .package structure. The instructions for tool use are outdated.
- Meshing Objects in TS3 by DeluxeDesigns - Outdated
- How To Clone A Painting And Change the Texture - Outdated
- Changing EA Painting Images by orangemittens - Outdated
- A short guide to good clonable CAS objects (in progress). By buggybooz
- Enabling patterns in S3PE by cmomoney - Can now be done automatically using Texture Tweaker 3.
- TS3 Easy Object Animation - RothN - Unsupported, non-functional tool
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